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Tohono O'odham

    I grew up the village of No:ligk, Arizona on the Tohono O'odham Nation. When I was growing up, all of the women in my family wove baskets as a part of daily life. I remember watching my maternal grandmother Rosario Cruz and learning about baskets until I finally started weaving myself. I now weave traditional Tohono O'odham baskets.

      I mostly weave to keep connected to my Tohono O'odham culture, especially to share it with my grandchildren. Coming from a long line of weavers, I will do my best to share it with my grandchildren. It helps them - and me - keep disciplined and connected the the O'odham Himdag - the Desert People's Way.

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